Region 5 Educational Service Center public meetings in 2025
6 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Region 5 Educational Service Center board will meet to discuss and vote on the fiscal year 2025 audit report, transition to a vendor-funded food service model, and approve multiple bids for supplies and services. A staff presentation on the Texas Instructional Leadership program will also be given.
- Approval of the audit report for fiscal year ending August 31, 2025
- Transition to Region 5 Food Service Cooperative vendor-funded administrative fee model via Interlocal Agreement
- Approval of bids including paper supplies, building materials, flooring, office machines, and security systems (totaling 20+ bids across February to September 2026)
- Review of investment portfolio and statement of operations with checks over $10,000
- Tina Tipton’s presentation on the Texas Instructional Leadership program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to signed minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Regular Meeting
The Region 5 Educational Service Center board will review its investment policies, approve financial reports, and consider policy changes at this meeting. Key decisions include a one-time retention incentive for staff, updates to capitalization thresholds, and a proposed increase in meal per diem rates.
- One-time retention incentive: $1,200 for full-time staff, $500 for part-time staff
- Proposed increase in daily meal per diem from $51 to $63
- Review and potential adoption of investment policy changes
- Proposed policy update to increase capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000
- Sale of 2023 Nissan Rogue vehicle under policy CI (Local) - Property Disposal
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. There are no recorded decisions, votes, or discussions in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Directors will meet to adopt the 2025-26 annual budget and review the 2024-25 Performance Report. The body will also consider lease approvals for Edison Plaza and a variety of purchasing bids for school supplies and services.
- Adoption of the 2025-26 annual budget
- Edison Plaza lease approvals: $798,090 for floors 4 and 5; $89,305 for floor 6
- Proposed increase of micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $49,999
- Ratification of MOU with Lamar University and Port Arthur ISD for teacher residencies
- Approval of purchasing bids for art, math, science, and office supplies
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to the meeting date. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Region 5 Educational Service Center board will hold its regular meeting on June 25, 2025, to discuss and vote on several financial and administrative items. Key decisions include approving a $174,346 remodel contract for Edison Plaza, a 4.5% salary increase, and health insurance benefit changes for employees. The board will also appoint a new Newton County board member and swear in newly elected officials.
- Appoint Newton County Board Member (Position 2) — Connie Hughes to fill term of Jimmy Hicks
- Consider $174,346 remodel contract with Apex Alliance LLC for Edison Plaza fourth-floor upgrades
- Approve 4.5% salary increase for all pay grades, estimated at $179,810 total
- Vote on $23,550 contract with Architectural Alliance, Inc. for fourth-floor ESC remodel plans
- Set health insurance contributions at $540/month per employee (up $15) and $160/month for declining coverage
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to signed minutes without the actual text of those minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Board will evaluate the Executive Director for continued employment and determine their salary for the 2025-26 school year. Members will also consider a competitive bid process for a fourth-floor buildout and review various cooperative purchasing bids.
- Approval of 4th floor buildout via Job Order Contract (JOC) process
- Evaluation and salary determination for the Executive Director for 2025-26
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Region 5 Calendar and Holiday Schedule
- Review of checks over $10,000 and budget amendments
- SETX Purchasing Cooperative bid releases for May, July, and August 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file that was not included in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Region 5 Educational Service Center board will review and vote on several financial and administrative items, including a new investment officer, insurance renewals, and an annual financial audit. They will also discuss updates on board elections, staff changes, and recent district events like the Career Expo and Food Service Expo.
- Add Byron Terrier as Investment Officer for Region 5 ESC
- Approve multi-year property/liability insurance renewal option
- Engage Weaver and Tidwell, LLP for FY2025 financial audit
- Cancel unopposed board elections for Hardin, Jefferson, and Jasper County seats
- Accept resignation of Board Member Jimmy Hicks (Newton County) effective Feb 20, 2025
The provided document contains only the cover page and system notifications for the February 26, 2025, regular meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.